Adventure Matthews

Due to the simpler style of the drawings, even younger children can colour the pictures well. Changing the colour variants compared to the original ones in the Yendor story is exciting. Children can find out for themselves how different colours change the mood of the pictures.

What a charming little story about a young adventurer who stumbles from one danger to the next and sometimes doesn't even notice the danger. The illustrations in a slightly simpler style fit the story perfectly, especially with the wonderful color schemes that reflect the mood in a great way. There is also a coloring book from this story and if you like coloring, it's a lot of fun to try out how different color schemes change the mood of the picture, for example from a cool watery blue-green to a fiery red-orange.

I've been looking forward for this book for quite some time, especially since I saw the first pictures and drawings for the project. The finished book fully met my expectations. The story is bizarre in the best way and exciting to read. But the best thing is clearly the wonderful pictures and drawings, especially the dragons and creatures, but also the endearingly eccentric Professor Oddney and his magpie. I just love it.

Great artwork and story. Thanks, Rodney and Sarah!

Excellent!

This wonderful Collectors Edition will have a special place in my collection. It is a magical story with fantastic pictures. You don't often find books like this. The gimmicks in the Collectors Edition complete the overall package.

The moment I saw Oddney's Otherland pop up on my social media, I raced to order a copy, without a moment's hesitation. It arrived on my doorstep here in far-off New Zealand almost as fast - and I wasn't disappointed.

The work of Rodney Matthews has been a huge influence on me, ever since I was a teenager, way back in the mists of time. My bedroom walls were covered with his posters, I searched out as many copies of Michael Moorcock's books for which Mr. Matthews had designed the covers as I could, and I still regularly browse my much-thumbed and coveted copies of 'In Search Of Forever' and 'Last Ship Home' (1st ed., I might add!)

I even tried to get my A-level art teacher to let me do my final essay on Rodney Matthews - including (I hoped) an interview with the great man himself. Alas! 'twas not to be.

Within the pages of those wonderful books were many of the illustrations (and versions thereof) that have finally found their way into Oddney's Otherland - and about time too! Upon flipping through these beautifully printed pages, I was immediately transported! The characters are instantly loveable, every illustration a joy to behold... and after some thirty years of waiting, I finally know the Bloated Hobgoblin's first name! (spoilers!)

Quite aside from the beautiful artwork, the story is delightful, fun, and written in a manner to suit children of all ages, whether accompanied by a a nice hot cup of cocoa or a delicious, full-bodied Malbec. I was hooked from page one.

I sincerely hope that this is just the beginning of many more adventures for Professor Oddney (and Magnus) - especially as I still want to know why the Snort Hog and the Rock Knocker are fighting!

Thank you, Rodney and Sarah Matthews!

All the best.

Joe Harrison
Colonel O'Truth's Miiniature Issues
Wellington, New Zealand
August 6th, 2024

Simply magical

A well produced book that just screams Quality. A lovely, well paced tale, from Sarah, with the excellent level of art, new & old, you always get from Rodney Matthews. Would certainly buy a future tale.

Amazing book by amazing people. Thank you both.

A great book. Fabulously illustrated. Brilliantly written.

Superb in in every way. Wonderfully inspiring illustrations

Oddney’s Otherland is a fun story book. A wonderful funny tale and gloriously fun illustrations. Rodney and Sarah have produced something special. Thank you.

What a great and beautiful book. Sumptuous illustrations back a fun story of adventure and weird creatures. The box set adds a lovely set of postcards and an A4 print of the main character. Get it now while it is still a First Edition!

Got this book because i love the artwork and the book is highly recommended and is a enjoyable read as well